Will you be indulging in an advent calendar this year? / Picture Credit: Jan Romero via Unsplash
Will you be indulging in an advent calendar this year? / Picture Credit: Jan Romero via Unsplash

Just one month separates us from Christmas Day 2021 and so, with December right around the corner, we’ve been taking a look at some of the biggest and best advent calendars that are on offer! Whether you want to go for the classic chocolate or something a little different, there’s a calendar for everybody here…

The Beanies Instant Coffee Advent Calendar

Make each morning special with the Beanies instant coffee calendar!
Make each morning special with the Beanies instant coffee calendar!

A whopping 44 sachets of instant coffee, along with two mystery jars of some of the most beloved festive flavours, hide behind the 24 windows of the Beanies Coffee Advent Calendar.

Flavours include Chocolate Orange, Mulled Wine, Christmas Pudding and even Mince Pie! Enjoy the holidays with a caffeine boost and some tremendous seasonal flavours.

SevenYays - Seven Days of Christmas Spirit

Feel the spirit of Christmas with SevenYays' exciting box of treats
Feel the spirit of Christmas with SevenYays' exciting box of treats

There's something a little different for those who don't want to go down the traditional route, from SevenYays this December! Get in the spirit for the big day with a box packed full of festive faves, such as a traditional Christmas Baileys and, some tasty teabags for the morning after!

The Disney Storybook Advent Calendar

Kids will love the Disney Storybook Advent Calendar from Books2Door!
Kids will love the Disney Storybook Advent Calendar from Books2Door!

If you’ve got little ones to think of this festive season, then they’ll fall in love with this Christmas offering! A delightful new story packed full of cheer is given every day, featuring some of our favourite Disney characters, from the classics all the way up to some of the modern-day personalities that have captured our imagination.

Cheesies' Baked Cheese Advent Calendar

What's better than cheese? BAKED CHEESE!
What's better than cheese? BAKED CHEESE!

Made with 100% cheese with absolutely nothing else added, Cheesies are naturally high protein, vegetarian and gluten-free snacks with no carbs and no sugars, coming in at only around 120 calories per serving. With five flavours available in their first advent calendar, there's never been a better reason to get involved!

HAPPi’s Free From Oat Milk Advent Calendar

Oat Milk Chocolate brand HAPPi Free From launch their first advent calendar
Oat Milk Chocolate brand HAPPi Free From launch their first advent calendar

If you’re looking for a chocolate calendar that sticks to the rules of Free From eating, then look no further! HAPPi Free From have this year launched their first-ever advent offering, which features 24 rich and creamy, ethically-sourced chocolate pieces, all contained in a bright calendar with distinctive, unique graphics.

T2’s 24 Reasons To Smile Teabag Advent Calendar

There are 24 reasons to smile with T2's teabag calendar!
There are 24 reasons to smile with T2's teabag calendar!

Kickoff each day of December leading up to Christmas with a smile, enjoying a festive brew every morning with a teabag calendar from Aussie-born speciality tea shop, T2. Featured flavours include Christmas Breakfast, Sticky Date Delight, Strawberries and Cream, and more! Also available in a Loose Leaf Edition, with more exciting brews!

Skincity's Skincare Calendar 2021 - A Work of Art

Indulge yourself with Skincity's 2021 Advent Calendar
Indulge yourself with Skincity's 2021 Advent Calendar

If you want your skin to feel revitalised each December morning, then look no further! Skincity put together an edit of best-selling products, ranging from minis that are perfect for travel, to full-size products that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Specially chosen by a team of 48 skin experts, the products this year come from brands including Paula's Choice and Hourglass, amongst others.

The Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar

You can't go wrong with a Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar!
You can't go wrong with a Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar!

Lindt's iconic teddy makes a return in this new advent calendar, packed with a selection of Teddy Truffles, Teddy milk chocolate, white chocolate-filled Teddy and, LINDOR Double milk mini truffles. Perfect for that Christmas countdown!

Walker’s Shortbread Classic Advent Calendar

Make a cuppa each December morning before opening the Walker's Shortbread doors!
Make a cuppa each December morning before opening the Walker's Shortbread doors!

Whether you're a fan of their Pure Butter Shortbread Fingers, Rounds or Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread, this limited-edition calendar has a treat for you each December morning! Enjoy a bite-sized treat from a company who have been feeding the nation for over 120 years, free of artificial colouring, flavours and additives. £17.99, with a deluxe calendar available for £34.99.

The Perfume Shop’s First Advent Calendar

The Perfume Shop deliver their first advent calendar!
The Perfume Shop deliver their first advent calendar!

Packed with 24 magical scents for both him and her, including brands such as Hugo Boss and Versace AND a special surprise on Christmas Day, The Perfume Shop's first-ever advent calendar is here. Made with 100% recyclable materials, it's a luxury offering that will make the recipient happier than ever! So treat someone - or yourself!

Thorntons Continental - The Taste Journey Advent Calendar

Go on a journey of taste with Thorntons' Continental Advent Calendar
Go on a journey of taste with Thorntons' Continental Advent Calendar

From Hazelnut Slice to Viennese Truffle, Thorntons' Continental Advent Calendar aims to take your tastebuds on a journey like no other in the run-up to Christmas. If you're a fan of carefully-crafted delicious chocolate, then this is the advent calendar for you, with European-inspired recipes going into each of the bitesize treats.

Bonne Maman’s Advent Calendar

Some of the flavours aren't usually available in the UK!
Some of the flavours aren't usually available in the UK!

Along with 23 mini jars of jam and two surprise gifts, the Bonne Maman calendar is the perfect gift for anybody who enjoys a slice of toast or two on the cold December mornings. A variety of delicious flavours are on offer, including some that aren't usually available in the UK!

The Fragrance Shop’s 2021 Advent Calendar

Make sure you smell great this Christmas!
Make sure you smell great this Christmas!

The Fragrance Shop have this year enlisted some of the biggest brands their advent calendar has ever enjoyed, with brands including Jennifer Lopez, Burberry and Calvin Klein, as well as a £10 off The Fragrance Shop voucher so you can indulge in one of your favourites!

The Fine Harvest's Luxury Swiss Chocolate Truffle Advent Calendar

Gluten-free, palm oil-free, caffeine-free and with no GMO, this stunning advent offering from The Fine Harvest is sure to keep the adults smiling this Christmas. A total of 24 scrumptious handmade truffles are included in six flavours! Milk chocolate, white chocolate, milk hazelnut, dark rum, caramel and raspberry cupcake; all are absolutely delicious!

Flapjackery's Flapjack Advent Calendar

Flapjackery's Advent Box is packed full of deliciousness!
Flapjackery's Advent Box is packed full of deliciousness!

Luxurious and decadent flapjack is something many of us enjoy and now, Flapjackery are offering their delicious snack as a daily treat through December, as their advent calendar hits shelves! 24 wrapped half pieces of gluten-free flapjacks in flavours including Christmas Chocolate Orange and Mine Pie are available; all handmade in Devon using British oats, locally-sourced West Country ingredients, fair-trade brown sugar and real butter.

The Merry Mischief Puzzle Advent Calendar

Get up to some Merry Mischief with the Puzzle Advent Calendar!
Get up to some Merry Mischief with the Puzzle Advent Calendar!

If arts and craft is your thing, then this calendar is the one for you! Behind 22 of the doors you'll find festive-shaped puzzles, with each design featuring a cheeky animal getting into the festive spirit. Two other doors include puzzle glue and ribbon, so you can craft your own decorations!

HARIBO’s Glow-in-the-Dark Advent Calendar

Chew your way through December with HARIBO!
Chew your way through December with HARIBO!

Make the Christmas countdown a sweet one with the new glow-in-the-dark HARIBO advent calendar, which brings together some of the brand's beloved favourites from across the globe and provides a tasty alternative to the usual chocolate offerings.

Prescrib'd Bath Bombs Advent Calendar by Love Island's Dr Alex

Enjoy some R&R with 25 Prescrib'd bath bombs!
Enjoy some R& with 25 Prescrib'd bath bombs!

Specially-selected bath bombs are included behind 25 doors in this fancy Prescrib'd advent calendar, which includes exclusives and more! This is a limited run, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

The Premium NOMO Caramel Advent Calendar

NOMO deliver some gooey caramel chocolates!
NOMO deliver some gooey caramel chocolates!

NOMO's number one flavour is now available in advent calendar form, which means that fans can enjoy a tasty caramel-filled drop throughout December, with a full-sized caramel bar for their Christmas Day surprise!

5 SURPRISE Toy Mini Brands Limited Edition Advent Calendar from ZURU

Enjoy some cute little miniatures!
Enjoy some cute little miniatures!

If you’ve got little ones who are fans of unboxing, then you can’t go wrong with this calendar! Just make sure if your kids are on the younger end of the scale, you keep a close eye on them with these tiny little miniatures of some of the most recognisable kids brands around!

Lakrids by Bülow's Liquourice Advent Calendar

Premium liquorice Danish confectionary brand, Lakrids by Bülow deliver a unique advent calendar
Premium liquorice Danish confectionary brand, Lakrids by Bülow deliver a unique advent calendar

A selection of all-time favourites are available with Lakrids by Bülow's Liquourice Advent Calendar, along with brand new tastes that will have you beaming! All packaged in a beautiful box which is fully-recyclable, you can feel good whilst you enjoy!

Dr. Hauschka’s 2021 Advent Calendar

Each of Dr. Hauschka's advent gifts are wrapped in reusable cotton bags
Each of Dr. Hauschka's advent gifts are wrapped in reusable cotton bags

Available from Feelunique, this gorgeous advent offering is packaged within a luxurious gift box, with each day's treat lovingly wrapped in an individual bag. Favourites such as a Soothing Cleansing Milk and Rose Day Cream are included, along with a whole host of other amazing surprises!

The Pierre Marcolini Ski Slope Advent Calendar

Pierre Marcolini's famous calendar returns
Pierre Marcolini's famous calendar returns

This year, Pierre Marcolini are taking us to the Piedmont mountains for a ski slope adventure like none other! Some stunning creations such as gianduja bells and hearts are available; which will you enjoy the most?

PLAYin CHOC's Drawer Advent Calendar

PLAYin CHOC bring the fun with their chocolates
PLAYin CHOC bring the fun with their chocolates

This ethical and sustainable, plastic-free and allergen-free calendar has won many awards in the past; and it's easy to see why! Available as either a 24-drawer or 12-drawer, each day delivers a mini chocolate as well as a fun puzzle toy for the little ones and, a fun facts card.

Niederegger's Oversized Marzipan Calendar

If you're a fan of marzipan, look no further!
If you're a fan of marzipan, look no further!

If you're a 'marzifan' and you enjoy more than just one treat per day from your advent calendar, then Niederegger have the perfect calendar for you! Illustrated like the traditional calendars of the past, it's packed with luxurious marzipan, truffles, pralines and more, including some you can even hang from your tree.


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